Humbug
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 posted on 26/4/08 at 12:02 PM |
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OT - fitting a power socket to a Vectra
My neighbour's got a 54 Vectra. He just bought a satnav, went to plug it in and found there is no cigarette lighter... not even a socket!
Vauxhall main stealer told him that "manufacturers are not allowed to fit them now" (WTF???) and wants something like £50 for a socket
plus bits and pieces plus labour and VAT adding up to about £150.
There is a blank in the console for a socket, but appears to be no wires. Also, I had a look in the manual and found the fuse box diagram and then
checked the fuise box and there is a circuit with a fuse.
So... questions for any Vauxhall specialists:
1. Where to get the socket itself?
2. How difficult is it to get behind the console etc. to get at the wiring?
Any information/instructions gratefully received.
Thanks in advance
Simon
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graememk
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| posted on 26/4/08 at 12:04 PM |
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its extra yes.......ask on www.vectra-c.com
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clairetoo
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| posted on 26/4/08 at 12:10 PM |
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Quote - Vauxhall main stealer told him that "manufacturers are not allowed to fit them now" (WTF???)
So where are you supposed to plug your satnav/phone charger/radar detector ?
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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graememk
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| posted on 26/4/08 at 12:47 PM |
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my 52 plate vectra c had a lighter socket and my 57 has a power socket which was optional, lighter sockets were part of the smokers pack at £50
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Humbug
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| posted on 26/4/08 at 02:19 PM |
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Thanks chaps - I looked at the Vectra forum and got a couple of hints.
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owelly
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| posted on 26/4/08 at 05:57 PM |
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I would suggest that the wiring is already installed behind the panel so pop down to your local scrappy and get a socket.
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk
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